On Wed, 30 Jan 2002 10:35:42 -0800 (PST), M. Lloyd wrote:
> However I think that unless you are a
>sports photographer etc. AF is not needed and if you
>want something like it a good P&S will fill in better
>than an SLR.
With the exception of very high end AF, I think MF out performs AF
every time. Even with high end AF, I think the two are only
comparable. I shoot basketball and baseball, and the pre-focus
method, combined with good instincts and use of DOF does a fine job.
My wife occasionally shoots sports with an AF, and routinely ends up
with shots that focused on the goal instead of the face, the player
in back instead of the player in front, or some guy in the stands
instead of the player on the sideline.
> Beyond 200-300mm however AF and IS
>and such do have a very valid use however. Of course
>this is all IMHO.
IMO, the longer and faster the lens, the easier it is to MF. Focus
pops dramatically in and out with a 300/2.8, and I would assume the
same on any long fast lens.
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Peach Orchard, MO
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